This is my second time visiting chanisa and her apartment. I read one of the other posts and they said that they thought this was a seedy area. I totally disagree. Yes maybe this area is not what we are used to, but this Area Is a real vibrant thai neighborhood. if you came to immerse yourself in the Thai culture and actually see how they live than this is the neighborhood for you. Learn to take the bus, get to the bts, eat street food and enjoy the people around you. I had people who recognized me from my last visit and helped me with my luggage, directed to me to correct areas, smiled and waved. Immerse yourself in the culture here or go to a hotel with all the other tourists and have a totally different look at thailand. I am a 65 year old solo traveler and totally felt at ease here. With proper direction from chanisa or Gus you can go anywhere and do anything you like. I highly recommend.